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Brenda Barrera has been running and competing in road races and triathlons for over 20 years. She was the National Web Editor for The Running Network as well as Editor for RunMidwest and Chicago Athlete. One of her favorite books is Chicago Running Guide--check out the byline and you'll know why. You can reach her at brendabarreraruns@gmail.com

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Fat Tuesday and Chicago running connections

Fat Tuesday has me thinking about Chicago running connections and traditions.I have been to New Orleans for work-related conferences and always...
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National Sportsmanship Day Essay Contest

There have been many times when I’ve come through a finish line chute at a Chicago road race and turned to the runner in front or behind me,...
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Running was a treat for all senses today

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I’d have to say that running this morning was a treat for my five senses. I’m sure as the temperature climbs into the 60s today the...
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Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) Names Runner Choice Series

Okay, just saw this up on the CARA web site. In case you weren't aware, the CARA Competitive Circuit is history and they've renamed it The Runners...
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Governor Blagojevich Goes Jogging . . . or is it Running?

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Like many people, running has helped me during stressful times which is why it’s not surprising when I saw news clips yesterday that showed...
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Upcoming Thanksgiving runs for the whole family

Thanksgiving is a time of family traditions and none are more memorable than bundling up, lacing your running shoes and heading down to the nearest...
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Olympic Women’s Marathon: Chicago Connections + TV Critique

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If you watched the Olympic Women’s Marathon last night, you saw Romanian Constantina Tomescu-Dita win the...
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Lucky number 8

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Today is 8-8-08. It marks the opening day of the Beijing Summer Olympics and I’ll no doubt be watching quite...
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Hot town, summer in the city is right on!

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The Lovin’ Spoonful hit the nail on the head. It’s got to be one of the hottest, but most exciting...
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